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Luxe 'House of Architects' spa hotel features rooms by Pritzker winners

7132 Hotel in Vals, Switzerland, known for its ancient thermal baths, features not only world-class luxury spa facilities, but also rooms designed by some of the biggest names in architecture.

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Madrid hotel gets glam and whimsical upgrade by designer Jaime Hayon

The Barceló Torre de Madrid Hotel tapped Hayon for his signature brand of playfulness, creativity, and bold use of color, and the result is a space that is both welcoming and dynamic.

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Tiny floating orbs let you sleep in the treetops

If you’re sick and tired of being boxed in by a 325-square-foot hotel room, look no further than these handcrafted spherical treehouses available for nightly rental on British Columbia’s Victoria Island.

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This hanging tent is an instant treehouse

Whether you want to get off the ground for camping or just build a treehouse for your kids, check out the Treepod. The hanging tent holds up to 500 pounds and attaches to a tree branch with just one suspension point.

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This church in Vermont was built for dogs

Dog Mountain is a leash-free, artistic puppy paradise with plenty of room to run and a chapel that honors the special bond between dog and owner.

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This tiny Polish village might be the most Instagrammable spot in Europe

Residents of Zalipie, Poland have been painting their houses, churches, schools, and even their trees with bouquets of brightly colored flowers since the 1800s.

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The 19 most beautiful libraries in the U.S.

In honor of their beauty and to underscore their continued relevance in an increasingly digital world, we’ve rounded up 19 architecturally significant museums throughout the United States.

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These '60s prefabs shaped like UFOs are scattered around the world

Futuro Houses were elliptical-shaped prefab structures originally built in the late 1960s. About 65 remain, located throughout the U.S. and in places as far flung as Antarctica.

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This rugged truck is an all-in-one home in a box

This expedition box works like a shipping container: all functions are secured and stored inside the steel structure and the self-supporting unit can be easily removed from or placed on to almost every container truck, train, ship, or plane.

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This new hotel in Paris consists of six adorable Finnish cottages

Conceived as part of Mobile Home 2017, a program celebrating the centenary of Finland’s independence, Koti comprises six spruce timber aitta—storehouses, traditionally—that can accommodate up to 12 guests.

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Airports become unlikely space for protest after travel ban

This weekend's demonstrations foreshadow airports' new place in civic life—and how they may need to change.

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America’s most bizarre architecture

There are dinosaur buildings in California and a dog-shaped bed and breakfast in Idaho. We’ve rounded up 13 of America’s most bizarre buildings.

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Burly adventure camper is prepped to go off-grid

The LC79 Super Tourer double cab starts with a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser chassis, then is tricked out with everything from survival basics to creature comforts.

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Live your best artist life in this eclectic guesthouse in the south of France

Comprising guest rooms, an artist’s residence, and an art gallery, the 18th-century building offers four floors of eclectic architecture and decor, with walls painted in electric hues and adorned with the works of the many artists and writers that...

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Minimalist French country villa with rooftop pool asks $2.5M

Set into a cliff in Vaucluse, Provence, the 3,200-square-foot modern, minimalist home was designed by Jean-Paul Bonnemaison and encompasses three floors and four bedrooms.

This tiny island in the Atlantic has incredible contemporary architecture

In an effort to uncover inventive design in unique destinations, Curbed takes a deep dive into how this tiny island in the Atlantic is raising the bar on architecture.

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The 18 best ski hotels for families

To aid parents in planning the ultimate ski vacation, we've rounded up the 18 best hotels in North America for families. From Whistler to Stowe, these hotels offer something for everyone, including the little ones in your life.

Rugged teardrop trailer has its own pull-out kitchen

The Firetail is burly enough to go off road, but still boasts a quick setup and enough amenities to make camping a breeze.

Rent a daring modern cave house in Spain

Designed by Spanish firm Ummo Estudio as a rental retreat, the house was built directly into a craggy limestone outcropping on the site of a former quarry and farm that the house’s website notes may date back to the city’s Roman era.

Go deep in an eerie "underwater museum" in the Atlantic Ocean

Add this to the travel bucket list: A British artist, Jason Decaires Taylor, has finished work on a 300-sculpture underwater museum off the coast of Lazarote, Spain.

America's 16 most beautiful museums

At a well-designed museum, the architecture can rival the art. We round up 16 of the most beautiful museums in the United States.

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Colorado ski resort closes because of too much snow

Cue all the truisms about having "too much of a good thing," because a Colorado ski resort has received so much snow it’s been forced to close operations.

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Is Paris losing residents because of Airbnb?

Between 2009 and 2014, about 13,000 people left the City of Lights and some Paris officials are placing blame on the short-term rental company.

Dreamy private beach cottage in New Zealand is the ultimate romantic escape

This glass-and-stone holiday home situated in a private bay frames stunning sea views with an expanse of windows that appears to perch above the cove.

The best buildings to see in the Times's places to go in 2017

Part one of a list of exceptional architecture to augment your annual list of wanderlust

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Vietnamese hotel features balconies overflowing with greenery

Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia and his firm are known for verdant buildings, ones that incorporate lush greenery by way of giant planters, winding rooftop gardens, and "green steel."

7 new ski hotels to stay at this winter

From Sun Valley to Lake Tahoe, we’ve rounded up all the new hotels that have recently opened or will soon open in ski country.

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The world's 25 most beautiful houses of worship

The architecture of houses of worship varies according to time and place, ranging from hilltop chapels built in the 10th century to geometric modernist designs of glass and steel.

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Hashtag tourism: Using Instagram to explore our neighborhoods

Traditional "placemaking"—that is, turning a public space into a destination—requires a ton of planning and money. But now, with handy phones and the power of hashtags, we can discover and promote neighborhood gems in a snap.

Construction-themed amusement park is an aspiring builders' dream

Heavy machinery—think excavators, dump trucks, asphalt rollers, and skid-steers—is usually off limits to children, but not at a 14-acre New Jersey attraction.

10 historic inns and B&Bs across the U.S.

Lovingly restored or preserved, these quick escapes are filled with old-school charm.

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Beauty on the sidewalk: New photos highlight Lisbon storefronts

The impressive photo series is by photographer Sebastian Erras, an explosion of tile typical of the region, carved-stone decorative facade elements, and eye-popping signage.